1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC 2-Litre | 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | Spider |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2260 mm |
